Kennebunkport man hit family with truck, charged with manslaughter, OUI

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Aug 9, 2013 at 8:33 AMAug 9, 2013 at 4:31 PM

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Police say the driver of a pickup truck that struck three members of a family out riding their bicycles, one of whom eventually died, has been charged with manslaughter and drunken driving.

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Police say the driver of a pickup truck that struck three members of a family out riding their bicycles, one of whom eventually died, has been charged with manslaughter and drunken driving.

Police have arrested 56-year-old David Labonte of Kennebunkport. The Portland Press Herald reports he's charged in connection with the death of 52-year-old Jamerico Elliott and injuries to Elliot's 17-month-old son.

The child is in critical condition at the Portland hospital.

Labonte could not be reached Thursday, but previously said he had an asthma-induced coughing fit and passed out. He was to be held on $100,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Police allege Labonte hit Jamerico Elliott, who had his 15-month-old son in a bike seat, and his wife, Melodie Brennan. Elliott died Wednesday.

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